Lifestyle Characteristics in Women Carriers of BRCA Mutations: Results From an Italian Trial Cohort.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.11.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Women with deleterious mutations in BRCA1/2 have a high lifetime penetrance of developing breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer. Genetic and/or environmental factors may influence BRCA penetrance, and identifying modifiable exposures might be valuable for… read more here.
Keywords: trial; brca related; related cancer; trial cohort ... See more keywords
Expectations versus reality: The impact of men's expectancy violations in conversations with healthcare providers about BRCA-related cancer risks.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.04.010
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate the experiences of men with germline pathogenic BRCA variants or who have a first-degree family member who tested positive for BRCA regarding their interactions with healthcare providers about their cancer risks. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: brca related; healthcare providers; related cancer; providers brca ... See more keywords
Analysis of the Clinical Advancements for BRCA-Related Malignancies Highlights the Lack of Treatment Evidence for BRCA-Positive Male Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14133175
Abstract: Simple Summary Male breast cancer (MBC) is an orphan disease that is on the rise but remains understudied. Mutations in genes sensitive to DNA damage response, BRCA1 and BRCA2, are strongly implicated in MBC development.… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; brca related; treatment; cancer ... See more keywords